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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresTV Movie, Drama
Votes1
DirectorMichael Elias
WritersTed Kristian
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsNo Laughing Matter
About No Laughing Matter
Emma is the bright, attractive and funny widowed mother of teen honor-student Charlie. She has a drinking problem that seemingly increases exponentially, and Charlie has problems of his own, chief among them the pregnancy of his girlfriend Lauren...
Directed by Michael Elias, No Laughing Matter leans on a strong ensemble — Suzanne Somers, Chad Christ, Selma Blair — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about tv movie titles of 1998.
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